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VA SB220

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Jones

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Virginia Department of Education to collaborate with the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Executive Committee to review residency requirements for student athlete eligibility

  • Aims to align VHSL athletic participation residency rules with public school enrollment residency requirements to the maximum extent practicable

  • Requires consultation with school boards, public school administrators, and other stakeholders during the review process

  • Mandates examination of existing VHSL residency requirements and applicable waivers compared to school division enrollment requirements

  • Report with findings and recommendations due to the Senate Committee on Education and Health and House Committee on Education by November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

High school student athlete; revising residency requirement to participate in athletic team, report.

Last Action

House Conferees: Askew, Cole of Fredericksburg, Scott of Spotsylvania

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Education: K-122/26/2026
Education2/24/2026
Education: Public Education2/5/2026
Education and Health1/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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